If I take a size 8.5D in both the MacNeil and the Shelton, would I be advised to switch to 8E for any 5 last shoes?
I really fancy the Fifth Street boots, but there's no way I'd ever get to try them on this side of the Atlantic.

That's what works for me. 8E in Shelton and 7.5EE in 5 last. Some wear the same in all, however.

If I take a size 8.5D in both the MacNeil and the Shelton, would I be advised to switch to 8E for any 5 last shoes?
I really fancy the Fifth Street boots, but there's no way I'd ever get to try them on this side of the Atlantic.

If I take a size 8.5D in both the MacNeil and the Shelton, would I be advised to switch to 8E for any 5 last shoes?
I really fancy the Fifth Street boots, but there's no way I'd ever get to try them on this side of the Atlantic.

I would try the shoes on first if possible. An 8E is actually the same width as an 8.5D, but is shorter. Shoe widths adjust proportionally with the length of the shoe.

I think I'm going to go with the Long Branch since it's getting colder here and I don't think I'll be able to find it again for $125. I'm somewhat indifferent to the chiseled toe on the Neumora and prefer the Mora instead. Also the sizing on those are differently different from the 5 last enough where I don't think the 12D will fit me.

I would try the shoes on first if possible. An 8E is actually the same width as an 8.5D, but is shorter. Shoe widths adjust proportionally with the length of the shoe.

In an ideal world I would, but I'm in England, and when it comes to AE stockists, there are few or none.
Can't see myself getting over to the US this year or next, so educated guesswork has to do.

Guesswork got me some AE Quintons in size 8D, which were a bit tight, but with the help of a shoe stretcher, now are a comfortable fit. Then I discovered the AE printable shoe fit guide, and worked out I was really 8.5D in US sizes. Ordered MacNeil and Shelton seconds from Jeffersonville and they fit well.

From all I've read about the 5 last though, it seems that a wider fit would be better.
Maybe it is something that's better left until my next trip to Boston.

Can you explain what you mean by "work". I wish I could get my AE to look like that.

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Originally Posted by rydenfan

You can! It requires a lot of brushing, some conditioner, more brushing and buffing. It takes a few sessions but can happen.

I lost a long PM to you last night. Will try and re-type later today

Exactly! Brushing, renovateur and/or VSC. Just my unscientific conclusion but I feel that my AE's take to VSC better and my Alden take to Renovateur better. However, both need brushing and a final buff with a microfiber cloth. Maybe two or three minutes per shoe (at most).